Space Place opening hours 

Changes to Space Place hours mean more time under the stars. 

Starting Monday 3 November 2025, Te Ara Whānui ki te Rangi Space Place will be open on more evenings, increasing opportunities to experience the mīharo (wonder) of our southern skies. 

With these extended hours, manuhiri (visitors) can look forward to more chances for guided night-time telescope viewings (weather and season permitting). 

You can continue to enjoy our popular planetarium shows, explore the interactive galleries and chat with our friendly staff about how Aotearoa connects to the stars. 

Whether it’s a first visit or a return trip, these new hours offer a richer experience. Explore, learn, and look up with us. 

Choose a film from the planetarium schedule to plan your visit. 

New opening hours 

From Monday 3 November 2025, Space Place will move to a new schedule, with adjusted hours during school and public holidays. 

During term time, Space Place is open during the day Thursday–Sunday, late Tuesday–Saturday and closed on Monday. 

• Monday: Closed
• Tuesday: 5:00pm – 10:30pm
• Wednesday: 5:00pm – 10:30pm
• Thursday: 10:00am – 10:30pm
• Friday: 10:00am – 11:00pm
• Saturday: 10:00am – 11:00pm
• Sunday: 10:00am – 5:00pm

During school holidays and public holidays, Space Place is open daily from 10am with late nights Tuesday–Saturday. 

• Monday: 10:00am – 5:00pm
• Tuesday: 10:00am – 10:30pm
• Wednesday: 10:00am – 10:30pm
• Thursday: 10:00am – 10:30pm
• Friday: 10:00am – 11:00pm
• Saturday: 10:00am – 11:00pm
• Sunday: 10:00am – 5:00pm

Space Place is closed Christmas Day.